Liberation acquires two new sites from OOH Pub Company

Liberation Group’s Butcombe business has acquired two sites from OHH Pub Company.

Liberation Group’s Butcombe Pubs & Inns business has acquired two sites from OHH Pub Company. 

The Northey Arms in Box, Wiltshire, and The Rising Sun in Backwell, north Somerset, joined the Butcombe estate of pubs and inns in the south west on Thursday 26 May 2022.

“We are delighted to welcome these fantastic pubs to the Butcombe side of the family," says Jonathan Lawson, CEO of Liberation Group. "These two new sites are a great fit for us, both geographically and operationally and they offer an exciting opportunity for us to deliver our award-winning food, drink and hospitality experience to locals and visitors alike.”

The acquisition is in line with Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ longer-term strategy to expand its presence throughout the West Country via the acquisition of predominantly freehold pubs capable of supporting a premium, food-led offering with accommodation.

“We look forward to welcoming the teams on board and working closely with them to implement our ambitious plans," adds Lawson. "Thanks to OHH Company, headed up by Mark Warburton, they’re both well established and popular local pubs with excellent reputations.”

Butcombe will incorporate the acquired sites and associated employees into its existing portfolio and intends to invest substantial capital into both of the businesses to support future growth.


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